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Table 3 Botanical species found in the Altar Machine

From: The Altar Machine in the Church Mother of Gangi (Palermo, Italy). Interpretation of the past uses, scientific investigation and preservation challenge

Sample

Location

Botanical species

ASN6

Altar decoration

Poplar Populus spp.

ASN7

Pulley

Oak Quercus spp.

ASN8

Framework

Chestnut Castanea sativa Mill.

ASN9

Winch drum

Walnut Juglans regia L.

ASN10

Tilting table

Pine Pinus spp.

ASN11

Tabernacle

Fir Picea abie Karst.